Calgary Social Workers for Social Justice

Calgary Social Workers for Social Justice take action and advocate for social justice. The group hosts workshops, events, attends rallies and addresses local issues that affect the citizens of Calgary throughout the year. For further information, please contact Heather Johnson, Membership Activities Coordinator at heatherj@acsw.ab.ca.

Current Workshops

Past Workshops

Understanding Economics as a Tool for Advocacy

The Calgary Social Workers for Social Justice committee invite you to attend this workshop led by David Campanella. David is the Public Policy Research Manager for the Parkland Institute.

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work, Room 3257

Fee: $25 for ACSW member

Maximum 40 participants

Poverty Reduction Strategy/Children’s Charter Workshop

Social Workers for Social Justice and Action to End Poverty in Alberta, in co-operation with ACSW are hosting a workshop/consultation session in Calgary for social workers and individuals with experience living on low-incomes. This is a Category A credit workshop for RSW’s, and is free to all attendees. Also there is money available to cover childcare and transportation costs.

ACSW is very excited to announce that we are moving to a new online registration and renewal system. This is scheduled to launch in mid-February 2015. Due to this, we are unable to accept any new applications for membership or registration and competency submissions are also suspended until the new website has launched. We thank for your understanding during this transition period.

Through our vision to eliminate poverty in our community, and guided by a passionate concern for the dignity and well-being of each individual, Bissell Centre’s work is based on building relationships, hope and trust. Our mission is to work with others to empower people to move from poverty to prosperity. We enable people to meet their own basic daily needs, participate in community, have sustainable livelihoods, feel hope for the future and make plans for a prosperous life.